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Football Sports Nutritionist

Employer
The University of Georgia
Location
Athens Area

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Institutional & Business Affairs, Athletics
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Posting Number:

S06027P

Working Title:

Football Sports Nutritionist

Department:

Athletics - Nutrition Football

About the University of Georgia:

The University of Georgia (UGA), a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities is the state’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA was founded in 1785 by the Georgia General Assembly as the first state-chartered University in the country. UGA employs approximately 1,800 full-time instructional faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 39,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 9,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 17 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

Posting Type:

External

Retirement Plan:

TRS or ORP

Employment Type:

Employee

Benefits Eligibility:

Benefits Eligible

Full/Part time:

Full Time

Additional Schedule Information:

Hours will vary based on team’s practice and competition schedule.

Advertised Salary:

Commensurate with Experience

Posting Date:

04/27/2021

Open until filled:

No

Closing Date:

05/07/2021

Proposed Starting Date:

05/17/2021

Location of Vacancy:

Athens Area

EEO Policy Statement:

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

Classification Title:

Dietetic/Nutrition Professional

Job Family:

Food Services

FTE:

1.0

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires at least a baccalaureate degree in the field. Please contact your Human Resources office for an evaluation of education/experience in lieu of the required minimum qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree in Nutrition or a closely related field.

Position Summary:

The Football Sports Nutritionist will provide comprehensive nutritional services to student-athletes at the University of Georgia. The individual will be responsible for sports nutrition education and counseling to individuals student-athletes and football team in addition to working with University Food Service and outside food vendors, nutritional supplements, and body composition analysis.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies:

Registered Dietitian and Licensed Dietitian (state of Georgia) credentials.

Sports-specific nutrition knowledge and experience working with high level athletes in a collegiate setting.
Effective oral and written communication skills. Experience creating computer and online educational tools.
Knowledge of NCAA and SEC regulations.

Will work early mornings, late nights, weekends, and holidays. Will travel.

Physical Demands:

Bending, stooping, standing for extended periods of time, lifting approximately 25 lbs, work unconditional hours.

Is driving a responsibility of this position?:

No

Is this a Position of Trust?:

Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?:

No

Does this position require a P-Card? :

No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position? :

No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?:

Yes

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications):

No

Credit and P-Card policy:

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Operational & Management Duties:
1. Oversees and conducts the ordering of all meals to include contacting caterers to organize delivery, meal set up, and payment; contacting vendors for weekly ordering for all fueling station & smoothie bar items
2. Create weekly schedule for football volunteers based on staff availability, staffing needs, and practice schedules
3. Execute daily menu updates to football athletes using Team Works software
4. Track athlete attendance for meals
5. Help oversee and coordinate student workforce to maintain football lounge, smoothie bar, and locker room in an organized and food safe manner

Percentage of time:

60

Duties/Responsibilities:

Athlete Nutrition Coverage:
1. Assist Director to provide nutrition education to football athletes including but not limited to individual counseling, live meal coaching, and team talks
2. Perform and interpret body composition testing using Bod Pod machine
3. Aware of athletes dietary needs, body weight goals, food allergies, and supplemental needs
4. Execute hydration testing and help to educate athletes on proper hydration practices.
5. Create meal plans to safely meet athletes nutrition needs

Percentage of time:

40

Organization

The University of Georgia, a land-grant and sea-grant university with statewide commitments and responsibilities, is the state’s oldest and most comprehensive institution of higher education. Founded in 1785, it is the birthplace of public higher education in America.

Today, UGA enrolls more than 40,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. The main campus has 460 buildings on 767 acres of land. The total acreage of UGA in 30 Georgia counties is 41,539. UGA has 18 colleges and schools, which include Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Business, Ecology, Education, Engineering, Environment and Design, Family and Consumer Sciences, Forestry and Natural Resources, Graduate School, Journalism and Mass Communication, Law, Pharmacy, Public Health, Public and International Affairs, Social Work, Veterinary Medicine, and the Honors College. It offers 24 baccalaureate degrees in more than 140 fields; 33 master’s degrees in 144 fields; 8 educational specialist degrees; four doctoral degrees in 99 areas; professional degrees in law, pharmacy and veterinary medicine; and more than 170 study-abroad and exchange programs. UGA Libraries rank among the nation’s best research libraries and contain a total of 5.3 million volumes and one of nation’s largest map collections. The university has had 25 recipients of the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship, making it one of the nation’s top Rhodes producers among public universities. UGA is home of the Peabody Awards, presented annually for distinguished achievement and meritorious public service for television, podcast/radio, and digital media. It also is home of Georgia’s State Botanical Garden, state Museum of Art and State Museum of Natural History. Additionally, UGA has one of the largest and most comprehensive public service and outreach programs conducted by an American educational institution.

Company info
Telephone
706-542-3000
Location
215 S. Jackson St.
Athens
Georgia
30602
US

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